Terry

Terry Meaning & Origin

About Terry
The name Terry is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Terence." It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Terentius," which means "smooth" or "polished." The name Terry is often associated with individuals who are charming, sociable, and possess a refined and polished demeanor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Terry are male.

Terry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Terry in Braille

Here's how to represent Terry in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Terry in braille

How to Spell the Name Terry in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Terry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Terry in sign language

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